The hostage grabbed James's trousers and begged for mercy. James pointed the gun at the man's head."One minute is up, Captain. You've hesitated for too long."
James fired.
The hostage was lying in a pool of blood.
There was silence in the cabin. James said,"Captain, wait one more minute. I'll take one more person. After all, we're going to have fewer mouths to eat these days."
"Full right rudder, retreat."
"Senior officer?"
"Full right rudder, retreat."
"Yes!" "Full right rudder, full speed ahead," the combat officer said.
James said,"that's right. I like commanders who have human feelings."
"Release the hostages." Lu Yuan said in a deep voice.
"That won't do," James said,"this is my trump card. Captain, remember to stay out of your radar's detection range."
Lu Yuan looked at Lin Jingsheng,"Your Highness, we know that you are eager to take revenge, but ..."